SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 – CONCHO, OK – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ television station, CATV47, received the Big Bird Partnership Award Wednesday from OETA for its contribution to the “Native Oklahoma” TV series.

“We are incredibly proud of our CATV47 crew,” stated Eddie Hamilton, Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “Without their involvement and hard work the Cheyenne and Arapaho’s would not be recognized for this historical contribution. On behalf of all tribal members, I want to express deep appreciation for their dedication to this project.”

In early summer 2013, Cheyenne and Arapaho Television CATV47 met with Dan Schiedel, Executive Director at the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA.)

CATV47’s staff collaborated with Schiedel to help OETA come up with ideas to better serve their Native viewers. The idea for “Native Oklahoma” came out of that meeting; a 30 minute program about Oklahoma tribes featuring stories produced by the tribes themselves, giving each tribe an opportunity to tell their own stories in their own words. CATV47 became a leadership partner and put the first episode together.
This groundbreaking effort is unprecedented in Oklahoma which is home to 39 tribes.

“We just thought it would be a great opportunity for all the tribes to get together and make it happen,” said Randy Burleson, CATV47 Director. “OETA offered us the airtime to showcase the Native Americans of Oklahoma, and that is what we set out to do. CATV47 has gained knowledge of the different cultures as each tribe gave a little bit of their story. The Osage shared of their ceremonial dance, I’n-Lon-Schka. I did not know what that meant to them and now I do. It has been an enriching experience for all of us.”

Along with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and the Osage, the Cherokee, Choctaw, Ponca and Kiowa tribes also contributed to “Native Oklahoma”. CATV47 Producer Darren Brown wrote the introductions to each video and acted as the host of the show.

Brown stated,“I’m surprised that a show like this hasn’t been done before, and the overwhelming positive response we’ve received from the Native community lets us know there is a need for more of it.”

The second episode of “Native Oklahoma” is slated to air in March next year. It will focus on Vietnam Veterans and how the different tribes prepared their warriors for battle.
For more information about CATV47 and to view their videos and full length programs, visitwww.catv47.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/MyCATV47

ABOUT CATV47:
K47MU-D Cheyenne and Arapaho Television – CATV47 provides 100% Native American television programming 24/7 as well as serve their tribal members by providing local community and tribal government information, language education, and documenting cultural events. CATV47 is a proud affiliate of the FNX Channel First Nations Experience.

JULY 30, 2014 – CONCHO, OK – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes announced Wednesday that the Geary Community Nursing Home has been acquired for $400,000 by Tony Maldonado and Vicki Myers. The sale of the 67-bed facility followed careful thought about the future of the facility and its residents.

“When the Lt. Governor and I took office seven months ago, we began looking at ways to stop the Tribes’ financial bleeding,” stated Eddie Hamilton, Governor of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes. “Our decision to sell the nursing center came after discovering years of financial loss. The Tribes have been infusing millions of dollars into the Geary facility to cover salaries and operation. We sought out a responsible and respectable entity to ensure the well-being of the facility’s residents, many of whom are tribal Elders. We found a great fit with Tony and Vicki who have excellent reputations in the healthcare industry.”

The Geary Nursing Home expenditures during former Governor Darrell Flyingman’s Administration were approximately $4.7 million. During former Governor Janice Boswell’s Administration, more than $1.7 million was spent.Of the $1.7 million spent during the Boswell Administration $573,000 was paid out on a settlement to a contracting company for non-payment owed during Flyingman’s Administration.
Maldonado and Myers own First Choice Home Medical, Inc.. Maldonado has been in healthcare for 20 years and Myers has 31 years experience as a registered nurse.
Maldonado stated, “It is a passion of mine to provide services for Native Americans, specifically our elders.”
Maldonado is a member of the Kaw Nation and is part Cheyenne. His business partner and co-founder of Russell Murray Hospice in El Reno, Vicki Myers said, “We understand quality care. Our intent is to keep the Geary Community Nursing Home part of the community and provide a high level of care for the patients.”

(JULY 14, 2014 – CONCHO, OK) – The Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) has issued a decision regarding numerous appeals involving the legitimacy of the Cheyenne and Arapaho administration and court system (Bighorse v. Southern Plains Regional Director by the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA), 59 IBIA 1). The IBIA noted that their decision involved eight different appeals from five different decisions of the Southern Plains Regional Director. The parties involved included the Arrow Court, former Governor Boswell, former Lt. Governor Leslie Harjo’s claims to be Governor and the Third Legislature.
The decision accomplished the following:

1. The IBIA vacated the Superintendent’s and Regional Director’s earlier decisions to recognize the Arrow court, calling them arbitrary and capricious, and lacking any reasoning.

2. The court went on to dismiss as moot all prior claims by Leslie Harjo, recognizing she lacks any claim to the governorship and failed to run in the 2013 election.

3. Finally, the court wholly rejected the appeals of the bogus Flyingman Third Legislature because they lacked any standing to make claims under

a) the Tribe’s Constitution,

b) judicial principles of standing, and

c) IBIA regulations

“We are extremely pleased with the Interior Board of Indian Appeals’ ruling and see it as fully vindicating the authority of our administration and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Court system,” stated Eddie Hamilton, Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “Our expectation is that the dismissal of these appeals in the Tribe’s favor will free up important time and resources that can be better used to meet the needs of our tribal members.”
The IBIA also recognized as undisputed the 2013 election, where Eddie Hamilton was elected as the Tribe’s Governor, in an election participated in by 1500 tribal members. This election was affirmed by the only legitimate and functioning Tribal Supreme Court – the final arbiter of all questions of tribal law.
The decision of the IBIA clarifies that the BIA must defer to decisions of the tribal officials and court forums lawfully carrying out the responsibilities of tribal government.
The IBIA decision is posted on www.c-a-tribes.org.

In the event of severe winter weather in Oklahoma and anyone loses utility services, all Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Community Halls will be designated as emergency shelters. Food, water and electricity will be provided. Below is contact information for Emergency Management and the Community Halls.

Flag to be Flown; Daniel Magpie – US Army
Sponsors: Marvin Black, Jr., James Blackbear, Jr.

We are inviting all veterans and all descendants. Research is ongoing by volunteers. We are trying to preserve and commermorate the fallen warriors and their descendants by placing stones on unmarked graves of those warriors and by presenting the decendants with American flags. We truly appreciate your support.

Concho, OK – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have received more than $15 Million from Chesapeake Energy Corporation as part of a mutual resolution of severance taxes.

“The funds came at a very opportune time for our tribal members,” said Governor Janice Prairie Chief-Boswell. “We are very appreciative to Chesapeake for working with us on this matter. The prompt response has enabled us to expedite putting the funds to work for the benefit of our Tribes. We are now able to resume full operations and restore jobs.”

A Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal member’s company discovered severance taxes due on several leases held by the Tribes had not been paid. Once the matter surfaced, Chesapeake and tribal officials worked to resolve the matter.Once the amount was determined, Chesapeake paid the severance tax of $15,570,288.90 which included penalties and interest.

In accordance with the Cheyenne and Arapaho General Revenue and Taxation Act of 1988, use of Tax Revenue will be appropriated, but not limited to, the following services:

· Police and fire protection
· Establishment of tribal courts
· Road construction, repair and maintenance
· Water, sewage and garbage disposal
· Education of children
· Public health
· Industrial assistance and advancement and development of tribal enterprises to address chronic unemployment and chronic poverty among tribal members
· Public recreation
· Acquisition of land and general administration of Indian property
· Other essential tribal services

Concho, OK – A judge in Custer County denied First Bank and Trust of Clinton’s motion to close the Cheyenne and Arapaho accounts and deduct attorneys’ fees last week stating that would be tantamount to deciding for the Tribes who its governor is, a step the Court declined to take in earlier rulings.
Judge Doug Haught also denied the motion for a discretionary stay pending appeal stating the Oklahoma Supreme court could rule on the request for stay. This leaves the door open for any party to petition the court to disburse the frozen funds; however, the Court has yet to announce a standard for any such request. There are no hearings or requests pending in this case.
“It remains unclear how Leslie Wandrie-Harjo will overcome her statements to the court wherein she admitted she is not equipped to administer any of the Tribes’ funds, “ said concerned Janice Prairie Chief-Boswell, Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “That seems like an insurmountable admission of her inability to perform any official role for the Tribes.”
First Bank and Trust of Clinton put an “administrative freeze” on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ depositor accounts on April 24, 2012. According to it, the suit was necessary to protect it from liability.
“The depositor accounts to provide essential governmental services to our People should not have been frozen in the first place,” stated Governor Boswell. “We are committed to getting the depositor accounts released and the essential services provided. This nonsense has gone on too long and our People have suffered enough.”
The funds were appropriated by Congress to administer a variety of federal programs including shelter to homeless children, medical equipment, critical lifesaving medication, home health care services to the disabled and bedridden, firefighter services and investigation and provision of child protective services for abused, neglected, or exploited children.
Because it is a state-chartered bank and its accounts are governed by state law, Judge Haught ruled June 21, 2012 that he should administer the account. Under the terms of Judge Haught’s ruling, the bank is forbidden to disburse any funds to either tribal government unless ordered by the court. Officials from either government attempting to withdraw funds must contact the court and the other government in writing before any removals are allowed.

LABOR DAY POW-WOW COMMITTEE
BENEFIT DANCE
MAY 26, 2012
AT THE CONCHO COMMUNITY HALL
CONCHO, OKLAHOMA
STARTS AT 2PM

CORONATION FOR
LABOR DAY POW-WOW PRINCESS

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/labor-day-benefit-dance-may-26-2012Earth Day April 22nd, 2012http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/earth-day-april-22nd-2012Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesJim GravesEarth Day is commemorated April 22nd each year but we can work together and assist to make everyday EarthDay! The following information is provided to assist the local communities within the C&A Tribal Jurisdiction & OKC area.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/explore-the-washita-battlefield-native-gardenSuicide Prevention Informational MeetingsFri, 23 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesJim GravesDue to recent tragedies within the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Governor Boswell, and a group of concerned community members, tribal and non-tribal, have come together to address issues on suicide. Many tribal members, young and old, have been affected by these tragedies. The Suicide Prevention Coalition was formed to reach out into the communities to present warning signs, and provide information on suicide. Governor Boswell and the newly formed group of Tribal employees and concerned citizens want to share stories and help the healing process or to prevent suicide.

Governor Boswell has set up a series of community meetings throughout the Cheyenne and Arapaho area to raise awareness of suicide issues which our communities have been faced with. We invite our tribal members, who have been touched by suicide or who are interested in this issue to attend these meetings. Governor Boswell has provided a catered meal for these suicide prevention meetings.

The Suicide Prevention meetings are scheduled from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The schedule for the Suicide Prevention Informational Meetings is as follows:

· Competition Open to all Enrolled Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Members
· Age 16 to 22 years old
· Single, no children, no marriage
· Proof of Age
· Proof of Enrolled Tribal Member
· Submit Contest Form and Penny Vote by Deadline Date of May 4, 2012
· Submit Photo in Tribal Regalia
· Submit Essay on “Why I want to be Miss Labor Day Pow-wow Princess”

CHEYENNE-ARAPAHO LABOR DAY
POW-WOW COMMITTEE
CALLING ALL YOUNG LADIES TO RUN FOR THE 2012-2013 LABOR DAY PRINCESS

The Constitution of the Tribes permits the Legislature to convene in Concho for Regular Sessions. Specifically, Article VI, Section 6{a) of the Constitution states:

"The Legislature shall convene in Concho for twelve Regular Sessions of up to two consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 am ....

In addition, the Legislature shall have the power to make laws and resolutions in accordance with the Constitution which are necessary and proper for the good of the Tribes. Regarding Bills to be heard at the Regular January 2012 Legislation Session, the Constitution states in Article VI, Section 7{a){ii):

"All Bills shall be published in a Legislative Calendar for at least thirty days prior to action on the Bill."

The Legislative Procedures adopted October 2008 state that the Legislative Calendar shall be published for at least 30 days before the Legislature votes on the Bills or Resolutions.

At this time, these Bills or Resolutions are published for public and Legislative review on the main website for the Tribes'. They are also publicly posted at the Tribal Annex Building, north of the Tribal Complex, near the offices of Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf and Legislator Bruce Whiteman.

The Constitution of the Tribes permits the Legislature to convene in Concho for Regular Sessions. Specifically, Article VI, Section 6{a) of the Constitution states:

"The Legislature shall convene in Concho for twelve Regular Sessions of up to two consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 am .... "

In addition, the Legislature shall have the power to make laws and resolutions in accordance with the Constitution which are necessary and proper for the good of the Tribes. Regarding Bills to be heard at the Regular January 2012 Legislation Session, the Constitution states in Article VI, Section 7{a){ii):

"All Bills shall be published in a Legislative Calendar for at least thirty days prior to action on the Bill."

The Legislative Procedures adopted October 2008 state that the Legislative Calendar shall be published for at least 30 days before the Legislature votes on the Bills or Resolutions.

At this time, these Bills or Resolutions are published for public and Legislative review on the main website for the Tribes' under - Government / Legislative Branch (Article VI) / Legislation Links / Proposed Bills. They are also publicly posted at the Tribal Annex Building, north of the Tribal Complex, near the offices of Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf and Legislator Bruce Whiteman.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/letters-from-doi-to-leslie-harjo-on-returning-fundsSpecial Tribal Council PublicationThu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesJim GravesTribal Council Publication]]>Housing Authority updatehttp://michaelwood.publishpath.com/housing-authority-updateMon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesJim GravesWe are trying to inform all the tribal members of some revisions that were made to a few of our policies which will take effect January 1, 2012.

There is only one Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Tribal Court. It is located at:

700 Black Kettle Boulevard

Concho, OK 73022

There is only one Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’Election Commission.

It is also located at that above referenced address. To ensure you are participating in an official election activity of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, please consult the Tribal Tribune, the Tribes’ official website at

www.c-a-tribes.org,

or call (405) 422-7619.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/court-addressTribal Environmental Quarterly News - July - Sept 2011http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/tribal-environmental-quarterly-news-july-sept-2011Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsAttached is a newsletter developed by the C&A Tribal Environmental Program–Solid Waste. This newsletter is a new venture for educating & informing Tribal members about the topic of Solid Waste and other environmental issues. The newsletter will be produced and distributed quarterly with an environmental topic each issue.
This first edition covers the topic of Composting and has a range of information relating to the subject matter from what compost is -what is for -to how to build a compost bin. Compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium to grow plants. Composting offers the environmental benefits of resource efficiency and creating a useful product from organic waste that would otherwise have been placed in a land fill. Finished compost can be applied to lawns and gardens to help condition the soil and replenish nutrients.

If you know a gardener or you & your family would like to start a garden; now would be a great time to start on a compost heap that will be ready in the spring just in time for gardening or lawn care. Learn how to create your own compost pile with this newsletter and feel free to pass the information along. For questions or comments please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

Dear Honorable Judge Kistler:
I am writing to request consideration of imposing prison time up to the maximum allowed to be imposed on Amy L. Holder for her conviction of felony child abuse resulting in the death of two-year-old Naomi Whitecrow.
Naomi does not get to go home and live out her life. She is gone. Naomi was a baby who was loved by many but did not get the chance to grow into a beautiful young lady. She was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and as such was to be honored as a child of the Tribes, as is customary.
A sentence imposing incarceration on Amy L. Holder could serve as a deterrent to other child abusers who are or will be caring for innocent children. It could convey the message that when they undertake such a serious duty to care for an innocent child, the State of Oklahoma will hold them accountable, especially if a child in their care dies as a result of the abuse.

Opened to all Cheyenne and Arapaho students.Group 1 Students 5th-8th gradesGroup 2 Students 9th-12th grades

Categories of topics (choose one):

Family

Education

Heritage

Language
Sports

Submit stories (with title) of 500 words or less in Microsoft Word format to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune by email to rmstephens@c-a-tribes.org or rlyman@c-a-tribes.org or by mail to C&A Tribal Tribune, PO Box 167, Concho, Okla. 73022-0167 no later than Oct. 15, 2011. Please include your name, grade, age, address and a good contact phone number.

First place winners in groups one and two will have their stories and photo published in the Nov. 1, 2011 issue of the Tribal Tribune and receive a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart.

Second place winners in groups one and two will have their names/title of stories published in the Nov. 1 issue and receive a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart.

Judges will be employees from the WIA Program, Dept. of Administration, Procurement office and Dept. of Education.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/writing-contestCOLONY POWWOW (SEPT 3-5)http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/colony-powwow-sept-3-5Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrey OglesbyTrey OglesbyClick here for the Powwow Flyer.]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/colony-powwow-sept-3-5Community Hall Contact Numbershttp://michaelwood.publishpath.com/community-hall-contact-numbersThu, 25 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsWe now have phones & fax machines at all of our community halls. Enclosed is phone directory as well as point of contact for each community hall.

The Election Commission will be accepting Final Nominations for Elective Office Today

June 1, 2011

LOCATION:

Election Commission Office

Annex Building, Tribal Complex

Nomination Petitions may be submitted, in person, to the Election Commission at the
Large Conference Room until 7:00 p.m.

Each candidate for elective office shall file a nomination petition with the Election Commission. Each nomination petition shall contain at least ten signatures of Members of the Tribes who are qualified to vote.

At time of filing a nomination petition, a candidate for District Legislator shall physically reside in such District. Each District Legislator shall reside in the District from which they are elected for the duration of their term. Each District Legislator shall be a registered voter in the District from which they are elected.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/stc-june11-2011Video: May 7th Special Tribal Council Meeting! UPDATEDhttp://michaelwood.publishpath.com/tribal-council-videoWed, 11 May 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsYou can now view the video from The Tribal Council Meeting that took place on May 7th, 2011. Please click Here to access video. Please be patient with the loading time on the video. It is over an hour long. Depending on your Internet speed, you may want to press pause for a few moments before beginning the video.

A number of developments over the past few months will bolster opportunity and quality of life for tribal members as we look ahead to 2011 and beyond.

Most recently, I had the honor of representing the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16 at the second White House Tribal Nations Conference. Along with more than 560 leaders of other tribes across the country, I heard President Obama address vital issues and visit with key officials from the Department of the Interior regarding tribal sovereignty and other issues of paramount importance to our people. At the conference, I was able to hand deliver a letter to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Larry Echo Hawk, asking the United States government to help our Tribes get Fort Reno returned to us.

Communication is vital in every aspect of our lives, and it is certainly critical to ensure the cultural vibrancy of our people. That, in large part, is why I am so excited that the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes are proceeding with efforts to establish what will be the first tribal educational television station in Oklahoma.

Thanks to a grant administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the TV station will help provide education and training, preserve the history of our people and strengthen job creation.

But the ramifications of a tribal TV station, which is expected to be operational by late 2011 or early 2012, go further. In a modern-day environment dominated by mass media, it is essential that tribal members move with the times. And that means having the tools of mass media at their disposal.

We are also working to keep tribal members on the move – literally. Thanks to federal stimulus dollars, tribal members and nontribal citizens of Western Oklahoma will now benefit from the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Transit. Better known as CATT, this system of four buses is helping our elders and others get where they need to go for a small fee.

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/gov-boswell-considering-chargesOil and Gas Distribution Payment Notehttp://michaelwood.publishpath.com/oil-and-gas-distribution-payment-noteWed, 01 Dec 2010 15:37:45 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsNOTE: The Oil and Gas distribution payment will be in December. The Per Capita Department has not been notified of the amount or a scheduled date. Please check back for information or call the Information Line at 405-262-0345.]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/oil-and-gas-distribution-payment-noteLogo/Slogan Contest!!!http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/logoslogan-contestMon, 29 Nov 2010 22:53:04 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsClick here for the flyer!

]]>http://michaelwood.publishpath.com/volleyball-and-softballTax Commission Movehttp://michaelwood.publishpath.com/tax-commission-moveThu, 09 Sep 2010 18:46:43 GMTTrever JenningsTrever JenningsThe Cheyenne-Arapaho Tax Commission has relocated offices to the AP building located across from the tribal complex. This move was to improve accessibility to our offices for all tribal members. Please contact our office at 405-422-7488 with any questions. Thank You.